Crossword for Wed, 24/Aug/2022

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Across
1: Impatient dope confused designated hour (9,4)

7: Moist rice suprisingly a source of arousal. (9)

8: California has an artificial waterway (5)

11: Irregular bouts of activity suit beach scrubbers (4,3,6)

12: Circus performer in a European big top (7)

15: Tailless seabird atop family veranda (7)

16: Trailer crashed in second test (7)

17: Centers for officers discussed (7)

18: Barmaid slipped, leading to a spectacular disaster. (6, 7)

22: Climaxes after starting advances (5)

23: 16-down Redundant RE question, like derr (2,3,4,1,8)

25: Something good made by mini drink packer! (6,7)

Down
1: Gorilla taking head off at it's base! (3)

2: Ultimately develop top demonstration (5)

3: A simpleton, folksy Ugandan leader is followed by an Occupational Therapist (5)

4: Roll dirt and clay round tip of thumb with three fingers (9)

5: Condemned without love, like the Vatican (5)

6: Small drinks for each young man's agent (11)

8: Food provider for tom and two queens (7)

9: Tell about French and Scottish island (7)

10: Questionable realtor robs preacher (4,7)

13: Provisions made by the artist to get into shape for the course (7)

14: Those emptying the boat of water start to belittle those who are seasick? (7)

15: Make an attempt at a basket weaving (4,1,4)

19: Question number one (5)

20: Exhausted writer found in street (5)

21: Circles back in reel (5)

24: In fear of wheat head (3)





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